Affordable California Living?? - Beyond Tiki

S seamus Member Portland Joined: May 07, 2003 Posts: 462	S seamus Posted posted on Fri, Aug 8, 2003 7:11 PM You guys are touching on al the subjects that caused me to start this thread in the first place. I really don't see how all the people living in these insanely expensive areas can really afford it. Especially those w/ families. There is too much that I won't sacrifice to make where I WANT to live a priority. For me, it's always been HOW I live, not where. The same thing has been happening in Portland with rising real estate prices. that's one of the reasons I'm living in a small town 3hrs away. Many, many Californians have come here, and still are because you can get so much more for your money. I recomend anyone who has had it w/ the insanity of marathon commutes and 2br fixers for half a million dollars to take a little trip to the great NW and secure your retirement now before it's too late. There are still a few pockets I would consider if I were to return, but it's really too far gone for the likes of me. Dawn, you are describing the exact kind of place I am looking for. I saw quite a few listings just like you mentioned. hOw far is Apple Valley from Victorville ? I saw places w/ acreage there for under 100K ! Ultimately I'd like to find a town that is close to LA or the bay area where I can set up shop, stay self employed and make Tikis. And maybe someday if all goes well, open a little Tiki Bar for you all to visit. No Condos or apartments or trailer parks. I work out of my house.(actually it's the garage and back yard) I've only been here at the coast for a couple of years. It's nice, but I'm not sold on it. I've lived in a wide variety of places and climates from the remote mountains of North Idaho, to O.C. and the South Bay. They all have their ups and downs. I joke about the heat, but it's the humid heat that really kicks my butt. Plus, hot sunny days are good excuses for sitting in the shade and drinking mai tais.

You guys are touching on al the subjects that caused me to start this thread in the first place. I really don't see how all the people living in these insanely expensive areas can really afford it. Especially those w/ families. There is too much that I won't sacrifice to make where I WANT to live a priority. For me, it's always been HOW I live, not where. The same thing has been happening in Portland with rising real estate prices. that's one of the reasons I'm living in a small town 3hrs away. Many, many Californians have come here, and still are because you can get so much more for your money. I recomend anyone who has had it w/ the insanity of marathon commutes and 2br fixers for half a million dollars to take a little trip to the great NW and secure your retirement now before it's too late. There are still a few pockets I would consider if I were to return, but it's really too far gone for the likes of me.
Dawn, you are describing the exact kind of place I am looking for. I saw quite a few listings just like you mentioned. hOw far is Apple Valley from Victorville ? I saw places w/ acreage there for under 100K ! Ultimately I'd like to find a town that is close to LA or the bay area where I can set up shop, stay self employed and make Tikis. And maybe someday if all goes well, open a little Tiki Bar for you all to visit. No Condos or apartments or trailer parks. I work out of my house.(actually it's the garage and back yard)
I've only been here at the coast for a couple of years. It's nice, but I'm not sold on it. I've lived in a wide variety of places and climates from the remote mountains of North Idaho, to O.C. and the South Bay. They all have their ups and downs. I joke about the heat, but it's the humid heat that really kicks my butt. Plus, hot sunny days are good excuses for sitting in the shade and drinking mai tais.

Post #47000 by seamus on Fri, Aug 8, 2003 7:11 PM